Player Profiles 2019/20.

The 24-year-old keeper joined in the summer of 2019 after impressing in preseason. The Guernsey-born goalkeeper has previously been on the books of the likes of Exeter City and Gloucester City and comes to City with an impressive pedigree. James made 37 appearances during six years at St James Park before joining the White Tigers.

GK - Dan Stedman – 18 – Previous Clubs – Wendron United

Dan became our second signing of the summer joining from South West Peninsula League West side Wendron United. Dan came through all the youth levels at Wendron before stepping up and performing well in their first team in 2018/19. The young keeper joined City as an understudy goalkeeper, with the aim to help him in his development. He will continue to play the majority of his football this season at Wendron but will still train with the White Tigers and play when needed.

The centre half became the clubs first signing of our new era under the Cornish Pirates joining from South West Peninsula League West side Falmouth Town. 6ft 2″ James scored the winning goal in last season’s Cornwall Senior Cup Final against Saltash United. He also captained the newly formed Kernow FA side in their first ever international fixture against Barawa. In three years, he capped 123 appearances for the Black and Ambers, impressively scoring 16 goals along the way. CB – Harlain Mbayo – 21 – Previous Clubs – Anderlecht, Oxford United, Aberdeen, Albion Rovers, Wigan Athletic.

The impressive defender joins the White Tigers with a wealth of experience at professional and international standard. The Democratic Republic of Congo Under-21 international has previously been on the books of Belgium giants Anderlecht, as well as Oxford United, Aberdeen and most recently Wigan Athletic in the Championship. He signed a one-year contract with the White Tigers in June 2019.

A versatile performer with higher level experience who joined the club during the course of 2016/17 following his release by Torquay United. He started his career at Southend United, where he emerged through the ranks before going on to serve the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Weymouth and Northern Irish outfit, Linfield. He has now made over 150 appearances for the club and is entering his fifth season with the club. He was named club captain after the departure of Ben Gerring in the summer of 2018. CB – Adel Gafaiti – 25 – Previous Clubs – Norwich City, Oldham Athletic, MC Oran, Noisy-Le-Sec, Rodeo, Zirk Kropyvnytskyi, Mousehole, Yeovil Town.

Algerian central defender Adel joins the White Tigers with a rich pedigree, having most recently spent time at Yeovil Town in Sky Bet League Two last season. The 25-year-old has also been on the books of the likes of Norwich City, Oldham Athletic and fellow Cornish side Mousehole. Mousehole and Yeovil are both linked with the Endorsed Academy, which saw the defender leave the Cornish side to join Yeovil. He was released from the Glovers following their relegation from the Football League last season.

Plymouth born right back Harrison signed for the club following his release from Premier League side Southampton. The talented defender moved to Southampton in 2015 from Torquay's academy and spent last season on loan at Tiverton Town before pinning a one-year deal with Truro in July.

LB – Ryan Law – 19 – Previous Clubs - Plymouth Argyle.

19-year-old Ryan joined the White Tigers on a 28-day youth loan from Sky Bet League Two side Plymouth Argyle in July. The gifted left back is a Plymouth Argyle academy graduate and was retained in May as he begins his second season as a professional player at the club. After an impressive and successful start to his loan spell, his loan was extended till January 2020.

Emerging powerful and versatile midfielder Austen, who arrived during the summer of 2017 is expected to have a bright future ahead of him in the game. He went out on loan to Barnstaple Town in 2017 in order to gain competitive experience before playing more regularly in 2018. The midfielder spent a few months away at Buckland Athletic again on loan before nailing down a first team spot at the end of 2018/19. He is now an ever present in the White Tigers first team squad.

The hard-working and energetic midfielder, who hails from Bodmin, joined the club on loan from Exeter City in the summer of 2018. The former Wales Under-17 International has been on the fringes of The Grecians’ first-team since signing his first professional contract in April 2017 but was released by the Sky Bet League Two side in 2019, after a brief loan spell with Tiverton Town. Max re-joined us on a permanent deal in July 2019 after an impressive preseason.

25-year-old talented French midfielder Moulaye N’Diaye became the clubs seventh signing of the off season, pinning a one-year deal. The attacking midfielder trialed in both our opening preseason matches against Exeter and Plymouth. His most recent club was Belgium side RWD Molenbeek in the Belgium Third Tier where he featured last season. He’s also been on the books of Crystal Palace, Nîmes Olympique B in France and a number of Belgium sides including FCV Dender EH and Royal Excelsior Virton.

CM – Will Dean – 18 – Previous Clubs – Exeter City.

18-year-old Will joined the White Tigers on a six-month loan deal from Sky Bet League Two side Exeter City having come through the Grecians youth system. He can play in central defence or midfield and has made a good impression at Treyew Road since his arrival. He also made a few first team appearances for Exeter last season in the Checkatrade Trophy.

The hard-working midfield man joined the club in the 2017/18 campaign. He started his career at Exeter City where he came through the ranks before having a spell in the USA. Also serving Bath City, he likes to get forward at every opportunity. He made Truro history as he scored both goals away at Hampton and Richmond that secured our first ever FA Cup first round place. The midfielder spent a brief spell away at Dorchester Town on loan last season. He signed another deal with the White Tigers in July 2019.

CM – Rio Garside – 18 – Previous Clubs - Plymouth Argyle.

Former Plymouth Argyle academy player Rio Garside became the clubs sixth signing of the summer after impressing in a trial game against his former side. The hardworking and technically gifted midfielder played a number of times for the Argyle reserve team in the South West Peninsula League last season and joins us following his release from the Pilgrims in May 2019.

The versatile winger/striker is a popular figure whose former clubs include Hucknall Town, Sheffield FC, Mickleover Sports and Torquay United, from where he was loaned to The White Tigers in 2014/15. Niall was part of our record-breaking FA Cup first round squad in 2017 and has played anywhere from striker to right-back. Going into his fourth full season with the White Tigers, he agreed a new deal in the summer of 2019.

The talented front-man returned to the club in the summer of 2018 having previously had a loan spell in 2016/17. The Northern Ireland International came through the ranks at Plymouth Argyle before serving Linfield. Louis also scored the winning goal against St Albans on our return to Treyew Road in January 2019.

The Wales U19’s international joined Truro on a 28 day youth loan from parent club Plymouth Argyle. The striker has featured 9 times for the Pilgrims as well as representing his country. Having played for Helston Athletic at youth level Luke joined Plymouth’s academy in 2014 where he has grown into a first team player. After an impressive loan spell his loan contract was extended till January 2020.

ST – James Lorenz – 19 – Previous Clubs – Liskeard Athletic

The 19-year-old proved to be very prolific last season scoring 56 times for Liskeard in the South West Peninsula League Division 1 West. He also led the line and scored for Kernow FA in their first ever international match against Barawa. He joined Truro in the summer of 2019 after an impressive trial at the club. He will be dual registered and spend the majority of the season with Liskeard Athletic, where he has started the season in impressive goal scoring fashion.